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The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-29
Napoleon's Knife.
Philadelphia Press.

.'I have many curiosities," said John G. Witte, of New York, at the Girard House, "but this knife I value more than all of them."
 "Why?" asked bystander.
 "For two reasons-one because it is the finest pocket knife that I have ever seen, and the other because it once belonged to Napoleon l."
 "Give us the history of it?"
 "I have the history all written down and attested. The knife was presented to the First Napoleon in the city of Paris. He carried it in his travelling satchel, and in the flight from Russia in 1912 it was lost. In the year 1914 it was sold at Rotterdam to planter of the island of Java It remained in his family, when it was presented to me as a tes- timonial of appreciation of some favors that I had done."
 The knife is superb specimen of the cutters art. 1t weighs nearly a pound and the casket in which it re- poses is quite as big as those used for merschaum pipes. It contains besides four blades sixteen implements, among them small saw, a button hook, a gimlet, cork-screw, an awl, two lances, one for puncturing and the other for cutting, and pair of scis- sors. The rim and bolster of the knife are of solid gold. The handles are pearl, adorned with the imperial arms in uold surmouutad hv tho Napol comic N. Among Dr. Witte's other pet curiosities is tiny flying squir- rel that travels with him constantly finding a snug home in his inside pocket,
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-29
PRINTERS INK.

The Norristown Herald has been changed in form, and its typograph- ical appearance has been much inn proved. There is no brighter paper in America.
 Brick Pomeroy's Adcaace Thought is a mine of "intellect and a prodigy of virtue" It is a moral educator, a leader into better paths, and in every household into which it enters it will leave shining mark.
 Elsewhere in this paper appears a sketch of Charles Henry Grasty, the youngest managing editor on the staff of any American metropolitan news paper. It was written by Rose Field, himself writer of national reputation.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-29

AaJioe ts AStAefs.-Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should always be used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for diarrhea. Twenty-Five cents . bottle.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-29

"Pa, do you think they oughter call Jerry Slack g spoon2"
 "That's as good name as any fer such noodle. Why do you object to it?n ss
 ".Well, don't you see, spoon is al- ways expected to make stir in the world. - Yonkess Gazette.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-29

The great trouble with men who borrow from Peter to pay Paul is that they don't pay Paul.-Pssck.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-29

90 dog. Hutton em. broid backs Grenoble Kid Gloves, all colors and sizes, regular Sl.J Gloves.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-29

50 doz. Hutton gen 7 uine Grenoble Kid Gloves, in B lac k s, roy W n $ and Fans, our regular Sl.35 0lON V s...s.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-29
JAMES h. WALKER & COL 7a.Azss,,,1I!IB, J N IB,1SZ.=

75 dog. 7-Hook Foster Lacing Gloves in em. broidered Black s, Browns and Fans. all sizes; goods sold reg ularly at $2 and S2.50 per pair. .... ...., ....
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-10-29

50 dog. 1 and 5.Button
 undrcssed Kid Gloves in all shades of Tan; ; goods selling daily at 'Sl and Sl.25. ..... .....
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25
A Corporation that has Il Soul.

The GOLD LEAF takes pleasure in pub
fishing the fol lowing extract from letter of
the Raleigh correspondent of the Norfolk
Public Ledger. But this is not the first act
of kindness the authorities of the Raleigh &
CASTOR railroad have done Our people
remember the generous donation of several
car loads of wood to be distributed among
the poor of Raleigh on more occasions than
one, and last winter when a similar kind
hess was shown for the destitute of our
town. The Raleigh & CASTOR railroad is
one corporation with soul at least. The
correspondent says:
The prevailing idea that corporations
have no souls" does not seem to apply to
the Raleigh & CASTOR and SeabOard & Roa-
nOke Railroad Companies, as has been
lately demonstrated by a very generous
act on the part of President Robinson, Gen
eral Manager Winder and Superintendent
Smith. \ section master named Alexander
Bailey was severely wounded in the leg
during the late war, and the limb has never
entirely healed, although by strict nursing
it did not materially interfere with his
duties. Some time since Mr.. Bailey lost
not receive the attention it did before.
While on a recent tour of inspection MI.
Robinson noticed that Mr.. Bailey's leg
was in a strap and enquired why he did
not have IL amputated, thereby avoiding
further difficulty. lie was told that Mr.
DdIICE Was llOb dDIc 10 DEAR Tie loss or
time and expense necessary. Mr.. Robinson
then had a Consultation with his associate
officers, the result of which was that Mr.
Bailey was sent to st. Johns Hospital in
| this city, where he was given comfortab BILE
| quarters and the limb amputated. The
company bore all necessary expenses, he
sides paying Mr.. Bailey his regular wages
during his confinement. Such treatment is
we'll calculated to win the esteem of all
employees, and the action of President
Robinson and his associates is in striking
| contrast to many officials, who, clothed in
" little brief authority" treat those under
their control with cold contempt, some
times bordering on downright meanneSs
Every employee on the road mentioned has
| the highest regard for President Robinson,
General Manager Wsnder, and Superin,
| tendent Smith, and it is this kind and gen
| tlemanly treatment of suhordinates that
rendered Colonel A. B. Andrews so popu-
lar during his term of service as Superin-
| tendcnt of the North Carolina Division of
| the Richmond & Danville system.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25
Among Our Exchanges.

The last number of the Harrisonburg,
Va, Register announces the withdrawal OF
our young friend John z. Kerr from that
paper For the past nine years lie has been
one Of the editors and owners of the HHg's-
ter, one of the oldest, ablest and staunchest
Democratic papers in the Valley, and We
take his withdrawal 20 mean that he has
grown rich and prosperous enough toretire
to private life. Mr.. Kerr is al old Tarheel
hoy. native Of Zeb Varce's county, a2d
many dag ilas re an4 the writer " set 'em
up" TYPES we mcan) together and toiled
long and laboriously at an old hand press
in Weldon III the years that have gone.
Nh Kerr has since married and the GOLD
LEAF hopes lie is prospering and flourish
ing as lie deserves.
The Southern Home, published at keners-
Vile, good from the first number, improves
with each succeeding issue. 1t is full OF
pure and wholesome reading, its matter
both original and selected being of high
literary order, and deserves place at
every Southern fire-side. The last number
comes to us in magazine form, between
covers. Miss Mamie l.. Hatchett. whose
literary work commends itself wherever
known, conducts a special department. i'll
tie !SoaltlterR Home. Price Of Subscription
500 year.
Or. W f. Hutchinson will continue his
lively sketches of Venezuelan scenery and
travel in the coming number of the Aaaeri-
c0n Nagazjne. Curacao and MaracaibQ
were visited, and All account is given Of Il
very curious village Of aboriginal lake
jewellers, whose structures and mode of
living connect the present with prehistoric
ages.
We regret to see that Brother Hedge of
the ChenOa, Illinois, Gazotte, has been
laid up lately from severe attack of
cholera morbus. We suppose he has been
invited out to dine, OF attended big picnic
somewhere in the neighborhood, and as is
often the case with an editor, he was inn
prudent in his eating when he struck an
extra fiat take" Be more careful in the
future, joe
"Our New Navy" Will be described and
illustrated in the September number of the
American Magnzine, by Lieut.. W. S.
| Hughes, L. S. n. from the accurate de
tails gwen of the capacity and power of
the new ships, the reader will be enabled
to Judge for himself how far they may
| serve i'll solving the problem of our naval
! defence.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25
OBJECTIONS ANSWERED.

THERE is no conceivable argument
4 against Life Assurance that can
stand lnvestigati)n
l. Does 1t seem CTpensiUe? To talk of
the expense" Ofilfe assurance, as though
the y euilum paid in were l)st, is a q eat
improprie y in the use Of language. 1t
is no more an s. eXpense' than a deposit
in bank. But call it what you will,
how little is required to keep up life
policy, com pared with what is toolishly,
not to say iaj~'iousiy, expended by al
most every uody. And what family is
there which can not spare from their in
come the small matter of fifty cents or a
dollar week, t" keep up policy?
What family ought not to do it
2. Do you ask, rs it sofc?" We an
swer. it is one OF the safest Investments
one can possibly make. The science OF
Life Assurance, and its whole history,
prove This.
B. Do you say, " hare feeling, per-
laps q superstition. that don 9 this haStt as
dedth?' Just the contrary One ne+ ,
Only look at facts to bs convinced III ~
Life Assurance promotes longevity.
Th0re are reasons for this in the nature
ofthe cise; but not single reason exists
in support OF the feeling suggested
Dismiss HJOreUer!
4. Do you say, Il could not enjoy the
patrimony Of q Life Poticyn' This ought
not to influence you. Your husband
life is no more really the basis of the
bargain in this case IT an as if he bOugh,
FARM for which he is to pay i'll future
annual inslallneuts; indeed. no more
Than i'll any transaction contingent upon
the future
.. Do you say, We are Tich?" Bat
| ell to your mind,
What numbers once IN fortunes lap
high fed.
Solicit the cold hand of CHARITY"
Be not so confident Of independent cir
cumstances as to ncgl, CT this only SURE
| provision.
''Slight are the causes, frail, unfeared,
| Which de>0atiOn bring.
Sh rines throug h Il lifetime' toll uyroared
One day may downward fling"
Rene mber, also, that " Dependence 1,
q yoke that gdits the delicate sensibiIities.'
Aud be careful how you subject yourself
to that yoke!
| J. r. YOUNG.
LIFE AND FIRE Insurance AGENT
| Henderson, \. g.
Policies written in first class comma
MES on V.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25
"Brights."

A mans character will take care of
his reputation.
Count as lost that day in which you
have done no good.
The thought of to-day becomes the
statute of tomorrow.
The memory of good deeds done in
youth is the comfort of old age.
If your heart be in the promise your
hand will be in its performance.
He who hoards'every good thought
coming to his mind will find, in some
unlocked for moment, rich market
for his wares.
Virtue, diligence and industry, Join
ed with good temper and prudence,
have ever been found the surest road
to prosperity.
1t is more satisfying to divide a
bowl of soup with a cheerful compan-
ion than to dine at the table of bad
tempered lord.
Even rs the leaves turn from the
storm to keep their beauty unSullied,
SO should We turn our. faces from the
approach of evil.
God never intended that the past
should be the most important instructor
of man. He placed the face so as to
look forward, not backward.
There is no ring of worth in the
voice of the loud man, but the tinkle
OF silver and clinking of gold mingles
with the tones of the quiet one.
Good council given in due season
and to appreciative minds, is like
apples of gold in a network of silver
is both profitable and beautiful.
Alas! how many of those who start
IN life with high resolves and noble
purposes drift against the rock of I'M
stability and go down in sea of de-
spondency to be heard of never again.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25
Fine Handmade Shoes

for ladies and gentlemen, Misses and
children, bats of Every shade and de-
scription, gents furnishing goods, neck
wear, silk umbrellas. parascis. trunks,
valises. &c In the line Of ladies', Misses
and chlidren's shoes, our stock is sim
ply perfect, rep, entins such ceiebr ted
makes as Zsigler's, Z. P. Reed s and
others. On strictly fine shoes and slip
pers we take the lead. We have them in
many unique designs to make the
homely foot shapely and the pretty foot
even more so. Patrons are pleased with
the quality of our goods pleased with
the way they fit the foo; pleased with
the wearing. and, best of all. pleased
with the prices. Call and inspect for
Yourself
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25
HER EYES.
Written for the GOLD LEAF.l

Written ior tie "oLD Liar
Her eyes,
AS the skies,
We're as calm and blue,
Like the mornings lieamy dew,
Clear and Iinlpid, too,
- '''''' AS girls
Snowy pearls
A light,
Softly bright.
Streamed from ont their deep
Out the sweet and shady deep
Uf their dreamy sleep.
* Like the stars
Silver bars.
With fears
Trembling tears,
They you'd speak to ME
Speak so soft and lovingly
Speak \ lovers plea
With the fash
or the lash.
] sought
Aud lcaught
All their sporting CLEANS,
Spa, their rich aud bril- liant beams
All thcir happy dreams
-" BE the leartS
Simple arts.
All, me.
What can be
More sublime above
Than the deep, unchanging love
Than TIC deaihless love
:" or those eyes
Azure eyes.
But now
Only now,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25
% ANGLEA" ING
FOR YOUR TRADE
may Is, a.

Are we with the Largest and Best
stock of goods we have yet brought to
this market; which we propose to sell
at prices to suit the times.
The demand of our customers has
made it necessary for US k numer
Gus additions to our already large stock
this season. and we feel safe in saving it
contains the most extensive variety and
best values yet ffered by us. We make
speciality OF strictly fine goods. and
Will quality cannot be discounted. our
motto being always to elevate rather
than lower the standard, our prices are
within reason and reach of the most eco
montreal. Our stock has been selected
with great care, ard we take pleasure IN
inviting the attention and iusl ectlon of
our friends and patrons ther-to.
Embraced in our new purchases are
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25
ETM. II. S. BURG " IN,
ATTIC Ely AT Law,
SOME TESTIMONIALS.
Extracts From Letters Written
BIZ Tontinc Policy Holders ct
the Equitable Life Assurance
Sec;ety of the United States.

The results Of my Tontine prhry IN
14s FoUIrAELE are exceedingly salts
factory. Having been insured Tor 5000
during The past fourteen years; and haV-
ing ut, further use for the Insurance,
have determined to accept the cash value.
Whicn amounts to more Than the sum Il
the fourteen annual premiums.
Il. l.. CukISTIAN,
Richmond, Va.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25

A good character is the best tomb
stone; we ought to carve our names
on hearts, and not on marble.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25

Only at night may We see the beauty
OF the stars; SO in adversely may
brightest shine the rays of hope or the
pure fame of faith.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25

I have concluded to take the fit n
choice i'll St ttl+ment of NY Tea year
Inntine Policy. n . 20t,o37, and would
Uk3 TO have you send me check for
amount due, S567.92. | am very much
pleased with the settlement,
p. f. KIMBHE,
Spr ngtield, III.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25

All floor times,
Houses in of the State equal quality
We all alike Tobacco
at House We selling TOBACCO MEN and
ALL
sci Tobacco for the last cent worth Several of The largest Bright
Tobacco the
this and we have beyond doubt Of the strongest corps Of
the South Come promptly. while
active market and lively demand for all ery grades When load
House,
a welcome
ions aud full prices your Tobacco.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25

Referring to your letter, giving options
of settlement upon my Ten-year Ton
tine Policy, No. 2OO,' 80, have concluded
to take the fifth choice. Please send me
check for The amount, 1881 81. The set
Element is entirely satisfactory to me III
every way. Ii. II SHEF HAN,
Springfield, Ill.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25

Revenge, however sweet, always
costs more than it is worth.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25
For Gentlemen

we carry the nobbiest line of hats, all
styles and shades. qualities and prices !;
prettiest and most complete assortment
of -neckwear and furnishing goods in
town; SO pronounced 10y competent
judges. We have the best quality, best
made and best filling sl.0U shirt ever
sold in Her dersop also an excellent
shirt for so cents. Equal to many sold
for Sl.00. Call and'see US when in need
of anything in our line
Victoria C3rn Plaster, dead shot for
corns and bupioss. Warranted to take
the corn out without pain.
Thanking my friends and patrons for
past favors anu hoping for a continuance
OF the same cordial relations in the
future, Very Respectfully,
A. K. ANCLEA,
HENDERSON, n. C.
laug &C, a
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25

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policies /; the returns are so much larger.
III s. MoNAHAN.
Fulton National Bank, New York City.
I recommend TIE EQUITABLE as, in
my opinion, the strongest and best CONS
panv, and it's Tontne plan the cheapest
and the most satisfactory form OF in
surauce ever devised.
TRACY B. WARREN,
Bridgeport, conn.
Ny policy has tnrned out a p*ying in
vestnent. There is no policy ike the
ToLtine PATRICk GALLAtHHR,
New Haven, Conn.
Agents Of other companies have pre-,
diced that my Tont!ne policy would
turn out badly, and that The promises
made Ivy your company could not nor
would be fulfil led. In Acknowledging
the oociety's cheek for s., io9 ha'd cash,
/ take pleasure in stating that the facts
Overw heimiugly refute all such warns
ings. }, IN A. ASKIN,
Detroit, Mich.
Certainly no better endorsement of the
TnEtine method as introduced ty 1HE
EQUITABLE could be given than the re
suits OF my own poll Y.
GEoNGE NJ. BRINKERH'FF,
+ Springfield, LII.
Ny p Icy convinces me that there is
no insurance which costs SO little as the
Tontine. II b Is cost ME annually only
81 90 on 81 600. A. NJ. VAUGHAN,
Norfolk, Va.
J. 4. IOUN
LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE AbENT,
Henderson. n. G.
Policies written in tirst>class compa~
MICS only.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25

recommend the Tontine plan to tho Q
insuring, as proving better than ordlna y
policies the returns are so much larger.
IL s. MoNAHAN.
Fulton National Bank, New York City.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25

My policy has tnrned out a Paying in
vestinent There is no policy ike the
ToLtine. PATRICk GALLAGHER,
New Haven, Conn.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-06-14
Cable Clicks.

LONDON, June 13.-Zanzibar dispatches
say q slave dhow attacked launch of .
British man-ofwar and wounded an
officer and five men. The dhow was
sunk by the force on the launch and
the slaves upon her, forty-three in num-
Der, were rescued.
AdVlces from Merv says the Russians
are hitting out two steamers and mum.
Der OF iron lighters to transport material
for the Transcaspian railway, and to re-
connolter on the Amu-Daria river. The
British are equipping two light draught
steamers with steel guns for use upon
the Amu-Daria.
PARIS, June 13.-M. Vitry (Opportun-
lst) has been elected to fill the vacancy
in the Chamber of Deputies from the
department Haute Narne.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-06-14
BY WIRE.
The Bell Telephone Case On
for Argument.
THE PEST OF THE SPANISH FLY
The Big Blaze-Obituary-Th Jubi-
lee-cable Clicks-PursufnR
Indians-Other Notes.
BY WIRE.
THE PEST OF THE SPANISH FLY
The Telephone Case.

BosToE, June 13.-In the United
States court, to-day, before Judge
Colt and District Judge Nelson, the
case of the United States vs.. the
American Bell Telephone Company
came up for argument on the demurrer
OF the Telephone Company. Counsel
Tor government are Elk Solicitor
General Goode, Ex- Senator Allan G.
Thurman, Grosvenor P. Lowery. of
New York; William c. Strowbridge. of
Philadelphia; and JEFF Chandler, of
Washington. Chauncey Smith, j. ].
Storrow and George L. Roberts repre-
sent the telephone company. J. ].
StorroW opened the argument for the
company, dwelling at some length
upon the historical aspect of the case,
and the law of patents generally.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-06-14
ParnelIism and Crime.

LONDON, June 12.-The Times, this
morning, has another article on Par
nellism and crime" tracing the con-
nection between Frank Byrne and
Parnell. 1t claims to have informa-
ton that it was an opportune remit
lance from Parnell that enabled Byrne
to escape to France, and asks: lis
Mr.. Parnell prepared to take steps to
pus this statement to proof or even to
contradict it?"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-06-14
The Jubilee.

LONDON, June 12.-The Queen, in
order to invest the jubilee ceremony
in Westminster Abbey with great
pomp. consents to assume the state
robes and be surrounded with all the
insignia of sovereignty after entering
the abbey. Eight thousand troops will
line the route to the abbey besides the
guard of honor of 600.
The North German Gazette. in an ar
ticle on Queen Victoria's jubilee, COM
ments on the long existent friendship
between England and Prussia, and ex-
presses the hope that those relations.
founded on mutual confidence and
firmly cemented by the marriage of the
Princess Royal and Crown Prince
Frederick William, will be maintained
in the future.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-06-14
A Big Pest.

TRENTON, No, June 12.-This town
and vicinity have been infested the past
week by an insect. the description of
which agrees fully with a species of
cantharides, or Spanish fly, as given in
the United States dispensatory. The
insects come in perfect swarms and
they not only devour vegetation with
aVldity, but their Vesicating power on
the human body is equal fully to
cantharides. Fully thousand people
In trenton are at present nursing
blsters caused by this insect, and lights
IN residences at night have been almost
abandoned for fear of attracting the
poisonous insect.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-06-14
Pursuing the Indians,

SAN FRANCISCO, June 13.-A Bulletin
special from Benson, Arizona, says:
Lieutenant Johnson's command sur
prlsed murderous band of Apaches
on Rincon Mountains at noon on
Saturday, capturing their horses and
baggage. The Indians scattered
among the rocks and evidently will try
to make their way back to San Carlos.
1t is believed the hostiles are practically
helpless in the present shape. The
troops are still In sharp pursuit.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-06-14
Tho Trial Begun.

LEIPsIc, June 12.-The trial of mem-
bers of the Alsatian Patriotic League,
on the charge of high treason, for sup
porting an attempt to separate Alsace-
Lorraine from Germany, begun to-day.
Judge Drinkmann, of the imperial
court of justice, presides. Procurator
Superior Tessendoff and Procurator
Treplin conducted the prosecution. The
prisoners were defended by great ar
ray of distinguished counsel, including
local Advocates Herren, Luden. Leb1
nam, Preitaga and Fills; Herr Minckel.
of Berlin; Herren OFT and SchotteIsteir i.
OF Strasburg, and Herr Straeser, OF
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-06-14
Obituary.

LONDON, June 13.-The death is an
nounced of Sigor Fayretto, the venetian
painter.
PARIS. June 13.-M. Anelme Pelicarpe
Batbie, French lawyer and statesman,
is dead.
Boston, June 13.-James f. Buffum.
one of the last of the band of abolition
iists, led by Garrison and Philips, died at
nlS nome in Lynn, last evening.